Vergil: A LEGAMUS Transitional Reader A Legamus Transitional Reader

Vergil: A LEGAMUS Transitional Reader by Thomas J. Sienkewicz is published by Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers and was released on January 1, 2004. This edition spans 134 pages and is presented in English. The reader features 11 selections, totaling approximately 200 lines from Vergil’s Aeneid, specifically from Books I, II, and IV. It is designed for students transitioning from elementary or intermediate Latin to authentic Vergilian Latin, providing various reading aids and introductory materials.

Readers will find a comprehensive approach to understanding Vergil’s work, with pre-reading and post-reading materials for each Latin passage that illuminate cultural and literary concepts. The book includes short explanations of grammatical and syntactical usages, along with exercises to reinforce learning. Additionally, it offers two versions of the Latin text: one with gapped words and highlighted noun-adjective pairings, and another in its unchanged form with literary notes. The concluding passages come with notes on grammar, vocabulary, and literary analysis, while a pull-out vocabulary section at the back addresses unglossed items, making this resource valuable for language arts and teaching.